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The musical is a blend of the original series of books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film starring Julie Andrews, so some details will not be familiar if you only know the two sources. The magig remains.
2 quizzes and 20 trivia questions.
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  "Mary Poppins" The Musical    
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This quiz is about "Mary Poppins", the musical. It relates to both the West End production and UK tour of the show. Good luck!
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  "Mary Poppins" Stage Show    
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This is a quiz all about the stage version of "Mary Poppins".
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Mary Poppins Musical Trivia Questions
1. "Mary Poppins" originally opened at the Bristol Hippodrome on 18th September 2004. Which West End Theatre became the home of the production on 15th December that year?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" The Musical

Answer: Prince Edward Theatre

"Mary Poppins" closed at the Prince Edward Theatre on 12th January 2008. The UK tour of the musical commenced on 4th June 2008 and finished in Cardiff on 18th April 2009.

2. Where did "Mary Poppins" first open?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" Stage Show

Answer: Bristol

"Mary Poppins" ran in Bristol first and then moved to London. "Mary Poppins" closed in London on January 12th 2008.

3. Who was the first person to play Mary Poppins in London?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" Stage Show

Answer: Laura Michelle Kelly

Ashley Brown is the only person listed here to play Mary Poppins that has not performed in London.

4. How did they originally cast the part of Jane Banks in London, because of Legal reasons?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" Stage Show

Answer: Five times

The five girls who originally played Jane in London are: Charlotte Spencer, Nicola Bowman, Faye Spittlehouse, Carrie Fletcher and Poppy Lee Friar.

5. Who is the British producer of the stage production of "Mary Poppins"?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" The Musical

Answer: Cameron Mackintosh

Cameron Mackintosh received a knighthood for services to musical theatre in 1996. The Delfont Mackintosh Group, headed by Cameron Mackintosh, owns seven London theatres including the Prince Edward and Geilgud. Mackintosh produced "Cats" in 1981 and "Phantom of the Opera" in 1986, both of which were written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

6. How did they originally cast the part of Michael Banks in London, because of Legal reasons?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" Stage Show

Answer: Five times

The five boys who originally played Michael in London are: Harry Stott, Jack Montgomery, Perry Millward, Ben Watton and Jake Catterall.

7. There were eight new songs featured in the stage production of "Mary Poppins", including "Brimstone and Treacle" (Parts 1 and 2). Which character sang Part 1 of the song?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" The Musical

Answer: Miss Andrew

The character of Miss Andrew is the former nanny of George Banks, she is described as a 'brutal tyrant'. Miss Andrew is hired by Winnifred Banks, when Mary Poppins leaves the children for a short time. Rosemary Ashe originally played the part of Miss Andrew. She had dual roles in the stage production also playing the part of Miss Smythe, the secretary to the bank chairman, where George Banks was employed.

8. Finish the lyrics- Mary Poppins:"By the time the wind has blown the weather vane around, I'll show you if I can. No matter what the circumstance for one thing I'm renowned, ..."

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" Stage Show

Answer: "My character is spit spot spic and span"

JANE "Practically Perfect?" MARY POPPINS "So people say Each virtue virtually knows no bound each trait is great and patiently sound I'm practically perfect from head to toe If I had a fault it would never dare to show I'm so practically perfect in every way"

9. Finish the lyrics: "When trying to express oneself, it's frankly quite absurd, To leaf through lengthy lexicons to find the perfect word. ..."

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" Stage Show

Answer: "A little spontaneity keeps conversation keen,"

"You need to find a way to say, precisely what you mean... Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious! If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious," Ensemble: "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"

10. The national tour for the musical "Mary Poppins" commenced on 4th June 2008 and finished on 18th April 2009 in Cardiff. Which actress played the part of Winifred Banks in the last show?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" The Musical

Answer: Louise Bowden

Linzi Hateley played Winnifred Banks in the original cast. She was also cast as Donna in "Mama Mia", making her first appearance on 5th March 2007.

11. How many sets of the children were cast in the Broadway version?

From Quiz "Mary Poppins" Stage Show

Answer: Three

The three original Michaels were still in the cast in January 2008.

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